The PLUS Debates program serves as a distinguished forum that convenes a diverse assemblage of erudite individuals, encompassing academics, subject matter experts, accomplished journalists, and seasoned professionals hailing from various sectors such as government, corporate entities, civil society organizations, academia, and the media. This intellectual congregation convenes with the primary purpose of engaging in comprehensive and multifaceted discussions on a spectrum of pressing contemporary topics and issues. These topics encompass an array of multidisciplinary subjects, including but not limited to environmental concerns, democratic principles, the intricate dynamics of climate change, the intricacies of migration patterns and their impact on societies, the challenges and opportunities associated with integration, the safeguarding of human rights, the pursuit of sustainable development goals, and the evolving dynamics within the European Union and its constituent member states.
Furthermore, the discourse and deliberation on these pertinent subjects occur through the employment of advanced online platforms, thereby fostering global connectivity and accessibility. The utilization of such digital platforms underscores the program’s commitment to facilitating inclusivity and ensuring that these critical dialogues resonate across borders, reaching a broad and diverse audience. By bringing together such a rich tapestry of perspectives and expertise, the PLUS Debates program not only amplifies the intellectual discourse on the aforementioned topics but also serves as a catalyst for the generation of innovative ideas and solutions that have the potential to shape and influence policy-making, foster societal progress, and enhance global understanding.
In response to natural disasters and the negative effects of climate change, millions of people worldwide are displaced and in the process of relocation.
The world is subjected to more and more droughts recently. Rivers are drying up, sea levels are rising, glaciers are melting, and oceans are warming.
The Russia-Ukraine War unleashed an existential crisis for the international system and confronted us as a direct challenge to the international security order.
The Russia-Ukraine War unleashed an existential crisis for the international system and confronted us as a direct challenge to the international security order.